Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ares Management Corporation
Job overview
The Product Manager, HR Technology at Ares Management Corporation leads the management and delivery of HR technology solutions, focusing on Workday HCM and related applications to optimize HR processes and support business goals.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing project plans, coordinating cross-functional projects, partnering with stakeholders to improve HR applications, ensuring testing and support procedures, identifying process improvements, and providing team leadership and guidance.
Compensation and benefits
The base salary range is $190,000 to $210,000 with a discretionary performance-based bonus. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, FSAs, HSAs, life and disability insurance, employee assistance, commuter benefits, mental health and financial wellness programs, parental leave, and education sponsorship.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience with HR business processes, Workday HCM configuration and delivery, project management, agile tools like Jira and Confluence, strong leadership, communication, analytical skills, and familiarity with HR technologies.
Career development
The company emphasizes career development through recruitment, employee-focused programming, and fostering a high-performance, inclusive environment supporting diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Work environment and culture
Ares Management values collaboration, responsibility, entrepreneurship, self-awareness, and trustworthiness, promoting a welcoming, inclusive, and high-performance culture focused on shared prosperity and a better future.
Company information
Ares Management Corporation is a 20-year-old firm driven by its people and culture, committed to shared prosperity and growth in the investment management industry with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.
Team overview
The candidate will join the HR Technology Systems Team within IT, collaborating closely with IT departments, business stakeholders, and consultants across project phases.
Application process
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no set deadline; specific application instructions are not provided.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to lead complex HR technology projects using Agile/DevOps methodologies and work with advanced HR systems like Workday HCM, Learning, Prism, and analytics tools such as Visier.
Company overview
Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients investment solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. The company generates revenue through management fees, performance fees, and investment income. Founded in 1997, Ares has grown significantly, managing over $300 billion in assets as of recent reports. Notably, the firm emphasizes a collaborative approach and deep industry expertise, making it a prominent player in the alternative investment space.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your expertise in managing and delivering HR technology solutions, particularly highlighting your hands-on experience with Workday HCM and related HR applications like Workday Learning and Prism.
Emphasize your project management skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams, and experience working with Agile/DevOps methodologies, including tools like Jira and Confluence, to align with the job's focus on dynamic project phases and collaboration.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Ares Management Corporation's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and ensure your application reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with current employees in the HR Technology or IT divisions at Ares on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Ares HR initiatives, asking about their experience with Workday implementations, or expressing enthusiasm for Ares’ commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Workday HCM,' 'HR business processes,' 'project management,' 'Agile,' 'DevOps,' and 'process optimization' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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